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English comp with essay (I just took it) - avi - 07-30-2006
I took the english comp with essay today. I think I did well, but I would like to share my experiance with this test. I have taken quite a few cleps before, and I was stunned how I was racing to finish the first part of the test. I think the essay was fairly timed, but the first part was a marathon. I think the reason for this is, that with this test, you should read through all the answer choices. Its not like other cleps where you can spot a right answer and choose it. In english comp you have to look, many times, for the best answer. This can require you tool read all the answers which can be time consuming. I am just pointing out, that when you study, make sure to test yourself with time also. In other tests, I didnt have this problem. I hope this helps.
Cleps for today-
Microeconomics 57
English comp with essay- pending
English comp with essay (I just took it) - ShotoJuku - 07-30-2006
avi Wrote:I took the english comp with essay today........ I am just pointing out, that when you study, make sure to test yourself with time also. In other tests, I didnt have this problem. I hope this helps.
[SIZE="3"]Sound advice that all can benefit from - keep an eyes on both your work and the clock; perhaps one eye on your work and the other eye on the clock -
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English comp with essay (I just took it) - sgloer - 08-01-2006
avi Wrote:English comp with essay- pending
Great work taking two tests, and nice feedback! What study materials did you use to prepare for English Comp w/ essay?
English comp with essay (I just took it) - avi - 08-02-2006
I studied mostly the IC flashcards. The explanations were invaluble!!! I also printed out the free petersons test from the airforce site and that was helpfull too. Studying IC was like gaining a full years worth of info into English Comp. I know I was there for those classes in high school, but............................................! Who needs high school when you have IC hilarious . Anyway thanks IC again for another 2 tests. I have 2 more next sunday, accounting and computers.
English comp with essay (I just took it) - weaverwoman - 06-20-2007
I am new at this clep testing I thought I would start with the English Comp I am starting from the beginning with no credits so far. I was doing great with flashcards until I got to the additional grammar concepts and reinforcement and identifying sentence errors I really am lost on this Is there any way I can help learn this any better Also how much of the test do you have to get correct to pass Is the test set up like the flashcards thanks
English comp with essay (I just took it) - Matymus - 06-21-2007
Congrats on passing! That's great! IC is a wonderful tool.
English comp with essay (I just took it) - Southron Boy - 06-22-2007
weaverwoman Wrote:I am new at this clep testing I thought I would start with the English Comp I am starting from the beginning with no credits so far. I was doing great with flashcards until I got to the additional grammar concepts and reinforcement and identifying sentence errors I really am lost on this Is there any way I can help learn this any better Also how much of the test do you have to get correct to pass Is the test set up like the flashcards thanks
Weaverwoman,
Welcome to credit by exam and this glorious road less travelled!
Additional resources for English Comp: The Princeton Review Study Guide (highly recommend), and Official CLEP Study Guide.
The test is set up in mulitple choice format (not unsimilar to some of the English Comp IC flashcards). However, Princeton Review and the Offical Study Guide have very ACCURATE practice exams to time yourself and simulate your exam before stepping into the test center.
English Comp w/o essay - 2 multiple choice sections, 45 minutes each
English Comp w/ essay - 1 multiple choice and one essay section, 45 minutes each
Do you know if you have to take the essay version?
For what its worth, I personally wouldn't recommend English Comp with essay for your first CLEP. I did it and failed---a lot of kicking afterwards to get myself out of the "depths of despair". Some have done it successfully for their first CLEP, but it may be best to tackle one or two "easier" exams, get used to the test format, etc., and build the momentum before tackling English Comp. Just my 2 cents.
Best wishes! Oh, be sure to check the Exam Specific Feedback section and use the "search" feature! Great info there as well!
English comp with essay (I just took it) - tmilanese - 06-22-2007
Has anyone take the 90 question non-essay version of the English exam?
English comp with essay (I just took it) - Southron Boy - 06-23-2007
I have taken w/o essay once, passed in the 60's and w/ essay twice, failed once, but had a KO in round 2 with a 59.